Village Insight 6: Be the Friend Who Opens Doors with Franchesca Ramsey

Jul 1, 2025

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In this episode, Delina Medhin welcomes Franchesca Ramsey, an award-winning writer, actress, and digital creator, for an open conversation about her ability to see the potential in others and learning to trust your instincts. Franchesca shares how her love of helping others succeed has shaped her career, from connecting friends with opportunities to supporting emerging talent behind the scenes.

We dive into Franchesca’s reflections on overcoming imposter syndrome, as a Black Queer woman in entertainment, and the journey to trusting her own voice. She opens up about the importance of authenticity, pouring into friendships, and why believing in your gut can be the best gift of growing older.

This mini episode is filled with thoughtful insights, personal stories, and practical wisdom on how to support those around you, trust your intuition, and create lasting connections in your personal and professional life. If you’re seeking inspiration to lead with generosity and self-belief, this episode is for you.

Welcome to It Takes A Village with Delina Medhin, where inspiring founders and creatives share ‘who I built this with’.

00:00 Championing Women and the Power of Pouring Into Others

01:00 Building Chosen Family Through Friendship

02:00 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Trusting Your Gut

03:10 Spotting Talent and Creating Community

Learn more about Franchesca Ramsey:

Franchesca "Chescaleigh" Ramsey is an acclaimed actress, writer, and public speaker known for creating and starring in the award-winning web series MTV Decoded. She gained viral fame with her groundbreaking video “Sh*t White Girls Say…to Black Girls,” which has amassed over 11 million views and influenced academic discourse. With nearly 20 years in digital media and over a decade in film and television, Franchesca has written for Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, co-produced the iCarly reboot, and guest-starred on NBC’s Superstore. Her debut book, Well That Escalated Quickly, was nominated for an NAACP award. Franchesca is also a sought-after speaker and consultant, engaging audiences on topics including social justice, content creation, and personal branding, and she currently co-hosts the podcast Lemme Fix It! Her debut feature was selected for the 2024 Sundance fellowship program.

Link to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bNx...

Link to the full episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Connect with Franchesca Ramsey:

Instagram / chescaleigh

TikTok / franchesca_leigh

Facebook / chescaleigh

YouTube / chescaleigh

X (Twitter) / chescaleigh

Website: https://www.franchesca.net/

Lemme Fix It! Podcast

Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5qKcw24...